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Japan's centrist opposition alliance faces collapse amid stalled merger talks

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Japan's centrist opposition alliance is on the verge of collapse due to stalled merger talks between key parties. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) has withdrawn from a proposed three-way merger with Komeito and the Centrist Reform Alliance, citing irreconcilable differences. This fragmentation is expected to benefit the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner ahead of upcoming local elections. AI

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Japan's centrist opposition alliance faces collapse amid stalled merger talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall

    Japan’s centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development follows the collapse of talks on the incorporation by the Centrist Reform Allia…

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